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Date: 1840-1854 (1960)

By: Marshall, Mary Frederica, 1826-1854

Reference: qMS-1337-1339

Description: Letters deal mainly with social and political events in and around Wellington and Hutt Valley Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (28 cm; red linen) Finding Aids: Index at qMS-1340-1343.

Date: 1888-[1889]

By: Field, Hannah, 1844-1904

Reference: fMS-Papers-5049

Description: Scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings about Henry Augustus Field as MP and newspaper obituaries. Also photographs of London and English villages Quantity: 1 folder(s) (37 leaves). Physical Description: Printed matter and photographs (photocopies)

Date: 1835-1860

By: Harding, John, 1820-1899

Reference: MS-0929

Description: Letters from John Harding of Waipukarau and other members of the Harding family Source of title - Supplied John and Emma Harding came to Wellington as assisted immigrants on the `Birman' in 1842 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (48 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm, red linen)

Date: [ca 1923-1997]

By: Charles, Dorothy May, 1914-2009

Reference: MS-Papers-9584

Description: Scrapbook complied by Dorothy Charles, relating to the family of William and Dorothy Charles. It includes photographs, newsclippings and funeral services. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, typescripts, printed matter, photographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Ms Vivienne Bogle, Wellington, 2010

Date: 23 Oct 1931-26 Apr 1932

By: Hunter, David, active 1900-1932

Reference: MS-Group-1191

Description: Journal kept by Hunter while travelling from England to New Zealand on the `Rangitata' and his return to England on the `Makura' to Australia and the Orsova' from Sydney from 23 Oct 1931 to 26 Apr 1932. He travelled with Ena Hunter. He describes their preparations, embarkation at Southampton, the other passengers, food (including menus), sea sickness, entertainments, the comforts and otherwise of the ship, his cabin, their passage through the Panama Canal and Armstice Day. They disembarked at Wellington 24 Nov 1931, and left for Australia on the `Makura' 7 Mar 1932, and for England on the `Orsova' from Sydney, 13 Mar 1932. In New Zealand Hunter spent time in Wellington, visiting the Alexander Turnbull Library, describing the work of the League of Nations Union in Wellington, visits Christchurch, the West Coast and Nelson where he spent some time, Wanganui, the Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Auckland and back through Taranaki where he climbed Mt Egmont; he visited farms and factories, observed the opening of Parliament (24 Feb 1932) and visited the Gear Freezing and Meat Preservation Company. He attended many church services in various churches including the Congregational, Church of Christ and Presbyterian churches. Folowing his and Ena's departure for Sydney he describes the new Sydney harbour bridge, their visit to Tasmania and the House of Commons in Hobart, visiting to Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Colombo, the Suez Canal, Naples and Gibraltar, and an ANZAC commemoration service he declined to attend. The journal is illustrated and includes a water colour of the `Rangitata', newspaper clippings of portraits of various New Zealanders; and a copy of a letter from the Turnbull to the donor (1986). Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 microfilm reel(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and microfilm

Date: 1876

By: Cooke, John George, 1819?-1880

Reference: qMS-0542

Description: Family and personal history in England until the settlement in New Plymouth, 1841, with references to Jane Austen and her family (pp. 20,21,34,35). Account of voyage to New Zealand on Amelia Thompson, 1841. General account of the colonisation of the North Island, especially Taranaki, and history of relations with Maori there; also of Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Otaki, Manawatu, Wanganui, Waikato, Lakes Tarawera and Rotoaira, 1841-1850 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (90 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (¼ blue morocco, blue buckram; 30 cm)

Date: 1926-1984, 1985

By: Embury, Ruth Elfriede, 1926-

Reference: MS-Papers-4305

Description: A frank autobiographical account of life in Germany during and after the war, immigration to Australia, visits to family in East Germany, immigration to New Zealand. Also provides details of employment as waitress, caterer, and as housewife, together with details of her marriages and family. Comprises 20 chapters accompanied by 45 photographs Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 5 folder(s). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Transfers: To Photographic Archive - PA Series 14:102.

Date: 1840-1844

By: Hine, Thomas B, active 1840-1845

Reference: fMS-Papers-3503

Description: Includes short descriptions of voyage to New Zealand in the `Martha Ridgway', very brief accounts of settlements in Wellington, New Plymouth and Nelson, and of land sections held by the Hine family in those districts Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Date: 1840-1844

By: Hine, Thomas B, active 1840-1845

Reference: qMS-0960

Description: Includes short descriptions of the voyage out to New Zealand on the `Martha Ridgway' in 1840, very brief accounts of settlements in Wellington, New Plymouth and Nelson, and of land sections held by the Hine family in those districts. Source of title - Supplied title New Zealand Company immigrant Quantity: 1 volume(s) (9 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; grey pam case)

Date: 1939

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: A H & A W Reed (Firm)

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-039

Description: Published for the Wellington Provincial Centennial Council by A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1939. Includes clippings and a typescript about the Māori history of Hongoeka, Taupo Pā, Plimmerton. Other Titles - The city of the strait: Wellington and its province: a centennial history Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed volumes, clippings and typescripts

Date: 1842-1853 (1960)

By: Marshall, Mary Frederica, 1826-1854

Reference: MSX-8805

Description: Letters, mainly to her father and husband describing political and social life at Wellington and the Hutt, with some correspondence from other members of the Swainson family Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (30 letters). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (30 cm; green linen) Finding Aids: Index available at qMS-1340-1343.

Date: 1951-1953

From: Nolan, Iris Evelyn, 1916-2011 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11190-25

Description: Scrapbook kept by Maurice Nolan while he was Chief Clerk at Lower Hutt City Council. Clippings all concern Lower Hutt City Council and city development matters. The clippings are arranged by topic in alphabetical order Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1852-1918

By: Marshall family

Reference: Micro-MS-0125

Description: Relationship complexity - See also Micro-MS-0136 Quantity: 3 microfilm reel(s) positive. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1855-[ca 1920]

By: Matheson, William Brooklyn, 1861-1939

Reference: qMS-1348

Description: Tale of the hazards of fire in the Forty Mile Bush, late 19th century; 2 letters from John and Ann Groves to England, describing life at Castlepoint (1855-1856). Includes family tree linking Groves, Matheson and Speedy families. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (11 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (photocopies) (29 cm; black buckram)

Date: Aug-Nov 1841

From: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-: Collection

By: Gollan, Donald, 1811-1887

Reference: MSDL-1259

Description: Gollan describes his feelings on leaving Scotland, his family and friends; voyage to Wellington, New Zealand on the `Clydeside' from Greenock via Adelaide (with refrence to fellow male passengers); short period spent in Adelaide en route; impressions of the settlement and aborigines; arrival in Wellington; European settlers; business opportunities; resident Maori (makes reference to cannibalism) Accompanying material - Typed transcript done by M Donaldson, 2007 The letter addressed to his friend John G Grieve of Whitsome, Dunse, Berwickshire was begun on board the Clydeshire on 16 Aug and resumed once he reached Port Nicholson on 8 Nov 1841. It was postmarked Dunse, 25 Mar 1842. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Processing information: Part of SBDD (shipboard diary digitisation) project

Date: Sep 1877-Dec 1879

From: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-: Collection

By: Barraud, Laura Cottam, 1859-1935

Reference: MSDL-1277

Description: Barraud records part of the return voyage to Wellington with her family on the `Zealandia', 12 Sep-26 Oct 1877, ending with two weeks quarantine on Somes Island after a smallpox outbreak. From Apr-Dec 1879 Laura resumed her diary describing family and social life in Wellington. Part of SBDD project Daughter of the artist Charles Barraud. Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s).

Date: 4 Jun-1 Nov 1877

From: Donaldson, Marsha Penelope, 1945-: Collection

By: Grant, George, 1859-1901

Reference: MSDL-1262

Description: Describes religious work among passengers and sailors; also describes Rio de Janeiro where ship remained several weeks for repairs after collision on 7 July resulting in the loss of the barque `Ellen Lamb'; and brief description of Somes Island Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Processing information: Part of SBDD project (Shipboard diary digitisation)

Date: [199- ]

By: Winter, Gareth, active 1993-2013

Reference: MSDL-2050

Description: Electronic document is a transcription by Gareth Winter of Lars Anderson Schow's memoir. Schow was a Danish settler in Mauriceville. His diary describes his voyage from Hamburg and arrival in Wellington on the `Herschel' (Hertsjel), including a heavy storm and rioting of passengers (1875). The diary also discusses the journey to Wairarapa and daily activities and difficulties working on the roads in Masterton. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 Electronic document(s). Processing information: Part of SBDD (shipboard diary digitisation) project

Date: 1821-1908

By: White, William Bertram, 1821-1910

Reference: qMS-2210

Description: Contains author's family history and an account of his voyage to New Zealand on the `George Fyfe' in 1842 and experiences in the Wellington region, principally around Otaki and Hutt 1842-1848, and in Mangonui as a government official 1848-1873 Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (75 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (29 cm, green buckram)